Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Gavin Newsom
Discover the career path of Gavin Newsom, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Gavin Newsom is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the 40th governor of California since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, his political career includes serving as the 49th lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019 and as the 42nd mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011. He is a prominent figure in California politics.
May 14, 1991: Created PlumpJack Associates L.P.
On May 14, 1991, Gavin Newsom and his investors created the company PlumpJack Associates L.P.
1992: Started PlumpJack Winery
In 1992, with financial assistance from Gordon Getty, Gavin Newsom started the PlumpJack Winery.
1993: Opened PlumpJack Cafe
In 1993, PlumpJack Cafe Partners L.P. opened the PlumpJack Café on Fillmore Street.
1994: Opened PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn with a PlumpJack Cafe
In 1994, Gavin Newsom and his investors opened the PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn with a PlumpJack Café.
1995: Opened a winery in Napa Valley and the Balboa Café Bar and Grill
In 1995, Gavin Newsom and his investors opened a winery in Napa Valley and the Balboa Café Bar and Grill.
1995: Volunteered for Willie Brown's Mayoral Campaign
In 1995, Gavin Newsom volunteered for Willie Brown's successful campaign for mayor and hosted a private fundraiser at his PlumpJack Café.
1996: Opened PlumpJack Development Fund L.P.
In 1996, Gavin Newsom and his investors opened the PlumpJack Development Fund L.P.
1996: Appointed to Parking and Traffic Commission
In 1996, Gavin Newsom's political career began when San Francisco mayor Willie Brown appointed him to the city's Parking and Traffic Commission.
1997: Appointed to San Francisco Board of Supervisors
In 1997, Willie Brown appointed Gavin Newsom to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors seat vacated by Kevin Shelley.
1998: Opened the MatrixFillmore Bar
In 1998, Gavin Newsom and his investors opened the MatrixFillmore Bar.
1998: Elected to the Board
In 1998, Gavin Newsom was elected to a full four-year term to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
1998: Elected to the Board of Supervisors
In 1998, Gavin Newsom was first elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
1998: Endorsed by Rescue Muni
In his 1998 reelection bid, Gavin Newsom was one of two supervisors endorsed by Rescue Muni, a transit riders group.
November 1999: Voters Approved Ballot Measure
In November 1999, voters approved a version of a ballot measure from Rescue Muni, sponsored by Gavin Newsom.
1999: Opened PlumpJack Wines shop Noe Valley branch
In 1999, Gavin Newsom and his investors opened PlumpJack Wines shop Noe Valley branch.
2000: Re-elected as Supervisor
In 2000, Gavin Newsom was re-elected as a supervisor and also paid $500 to the San Francisco Republican Party to appear on the party's endorsement slate.
2000: Opened PlumpJackSport retail clothing store
In 2000, Newsom and his investors opened PlumpJackSport retail clothing store and a second Balboa Café at Squaw Valley.
2001: Newsom's annual income greater than $429,000
From 1996 to 2001, Gavin Newsom's annual income was greater than $429,000.
2002: Re-elected as Supervisor
In 2002, Gavin Newsom was re-elected to represent the second district, which includes Pacific Heights, the Marina, Cow Hollow, Sea Cliff and Laurel Heights.
2002: Newsom's business holdings valued at more than $6.9 million
In 2002, Gavin Newsom's business holdings were valued at more than $6.9 million.
November 4, 2003: Placed First in General Election
On November 4, 2003, Gavin Newsom placed first in the general election with 41.9% of the vote against Matt Gonzalez's 19.6%.
2003: Elected Mayor of San Francisco
In 2003, Gavin Newsom was elected as the mayor of San Francisco.
2003: Leading Contender for Mayorship
In 2003, Gavin Newsom's successful ballot measure raised his political profile and provided the volunteers, donors, and campaign staff that helped make him a leading contender for the mayorship.
January 3, 2004: Sworn in as Mayor
On January 3, 2004, Gavin Newsom was sworn in as mayor of San Francisco.
July 1, 2004: Care Not Cash Implementation
On July 1, 2004, Gavin Newsom began the implementation of Care Not Cash, an initiative he sponsored as a supervisor. As part of this initiative, 5,000 more homeless people were given permanent shelter in the city.
August 2004: Supreme Court Annulment of Same-Sex Marriages
In August 2004, the Supreme Court of California annulled the same-sex marriages that Newsom had authorized, because they conflicted with state law.
October 27, 2004: Support for Hotel Workers' Strike
On October 27, 2004, during a strike by hotel workers against a dozen San Francisco hotels, Newsom joined UNITE HERE union members on a picket line in front of the Westin St. Francis Hotel. He pledged the city would boycott the hotels until they agreed to a contract with workers.
2004: Became Mayor of San Francisco
In 2004, Gavin Newsom assumed the role of the 42nd mayor of San Francisco.
2004: Sold San Francisco Business Shares
In 2004, Gavin Newsom sold his share of his San Francisco businesses when he became mayor. He maintained ownership in PlumpJack companies outside San Francisco.
August 10, 2007: Filing Deadline Passed
On August 10, 2007, after the filing deadline passed, San Francisco's discussion shifted to talk about Gavin Newsom's second term.
August 2007: Newsom Raised $1.6 Million
In August 2007, the San Francisco Chronicle stated that Gavin Newsom faced no "serious threat to his re-election bid", as he had raised $1.6 million for his reelection campaign.
2007: Earned from Business Interests
In 2007, Gavin Newsom earned between $141,000 and $251,000 from his business interests.
2007: Reelected Mayor of San Francisco
In 2007, Gavin Newsom was reelected as the mayor of San Francisco.
2008: Program Evaluated as Largely Successful
In 2008, four years after the inception of the program, a city audit evaluated the "Care Not Cash" program as largely successful.
April 21, 2009: Announcement of Candidacy for Governor of California
On April 21, 2009, Newsom announced his candidacy for governor of California in the 2010 election.
February 2010: Filing Paperwork for Lieutenant Governor Run
In February 2010, Newsom filed initial paperwork to run for lieutenant governor.
2010: Elected Lieutenant Governor of California
In 2010, Gavin Newsom was elected as the Lieutenant Governor of California.
January 10, 2011: Swearing-in as Lieutenant Governor
On January 10, 2011, Newsom was sworn in as lieutenant governor, serving under Governor Jerry Brown.
2011: Became Lieutenant Governor of California
In 2011, Gavin Newsom began his service as the 49th lieutenant governor of California.
2011: Newsom Completes Service as Mayor of San Francisco
In 2011, Gavin Newsom completed his service as mayor of San Francisco, marking the end of his tenure in that role.
May 2012: Hosting "The Gavin Newsom Show" and Criticism of Sacramento
In May 2012, Newsom began hosting "The Gavin Newsom Show" on Current TV. In the same month, he received criticism for describing Sacramento as "dull."
2012: Hosted "The Gavin Newsom Show"
From 2012 to 2013, Gavin Newsom hosted "The Gavin Newsom Show".
February 7, 2013: Release of "Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government"
On February 7, 2013, Newsom released his first book, "Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government," which discusses the Gov 2.0 movement.
2013: Wrote the book Citizenville
In 2013, Gavin Newsom wrote the book "Citizenville", which is about using digital tools for democratic change.
November 4, 2014: Re-election as Lieutenant Governor
On November 4, 2014, Newsom was reelected as lieutenant governor, defeating Republican Ron Nehring with 57.2% of the vote.
2014: Reelected Lieutenant Governor of California
In 2014, Gavin Newsom was reelected as the Lieutenant Governor of California.
January 5, 2015: Start of Second Term as Lieutenant Governor
On January 5, 2015, Gavin Newsom's second term as lieutenant governor began.
February 11, 2015: Opening Campaign Account for 2018 Gubernatorial Election
On February 11, 2015, Newsom announced he was opening a campaign account for the 2018 gubernatorial elections.
July 2015: Release of Blue Ribbon Commission on Marijuana Policy's Final Report
In July 2015, Newsom released the Blue Ribbon Commission on Marijuana Policy's final report, which was convened with the American Civil Liberties Union of California in 2013. The report's recommendations were intended to inform a legalization measure on the November 2016 ballot.
November 2015: Op-Ed Calling for California College Promise
In November 2015, Newsom, along with Eloy Oakley, called for the creation of the California College Promise in an op-ed.
December 2015: Calling for Reclassification of Computer Science Courses
In December 2015, Newsom called on the University of California to reclassify computer science courses as a core academic class to incentivize more high schools to offer computer science curricula.
June 2016: Securing Funding for Promise Programs
In June 2016, Newsom helped secure $15 million in the state budget to support the creation of promise programs throughout the state.
2016: Newsom was proponent of Proposition 63
In 2016, as lieutenant governor, Newsom was the official proponent of Proposition 63, which required a background check and California Department of Justice authorization to purchase ammunition, among other gun control regulations.
February 24, 2017: Letter Urging Against Increased Enforcement of Cannabis Firms
On February 24, 2017, Newsom sent a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and President Donald Trump, urging them not to increase federal enforcement against recreational cannabis firms in California.
June 5, 2018: Finishing in Top Two in Nonpartisan Primary
On June 5, 2018, Newsom finished in the top two in the nonpartisan blanket primary for the 2018 California gubernatorial election.
2018: Pledge to tighten oversight of fracking
During his 2018 campaign, Gavin Newsom pledged to tighten state oversight of fracking and oil extraction.
2018: Previous gubernatorial election
In 2018, Gavin Newsom had a larger margin of victory in his gubernatorial election than he did in 2022.
2018: Elected Governor of California
In 2018, Gavin Newsom was elected as the governor of California.
January 7, 2019: Swearing-In as Governor
On January 7, 2019, Newsom was sworn in as the governor of California.
January 2019: Newsom threatens to withhold state funding for infrastructure
In January 2019, during his first week in office, Newsom threatened to withhold state funding for infrastructure to communities that failed to take actions to alleviate California's housing shortage. He also announced that he would sue Huntington Beach for preventing the construction of affordable housing.
February 2019: Newsom postpones parts of the high-speed rail project
In his February 2019 State of the State address, Newsom announced that, while work would continue on the 171-mile Central Valley segment from Bakersfield to Merced, the rest of the system would be indefinitely postponed due to cost overruns and delays.
March 13, 2019: Moratorium on California's death penalty
On March 13, 2019, Gavin Newsom declared a moratorium on the state's death penalty, preventing any execution while he remained governor and leading to the closure of the execution chamber at San Quentin State Prison.
May 2019: Clemency for formerly incarcerated people
In May 2019, Gavin Newsom pardoned seven formerly incarcerated people, including two Cambodian refugees facing deportation, in his first acts of clemency as governor.
June 2019: Newsom Apologizes for Genocide of Native Americans
In June 2019, Gavin Newsom apologized on behalf of the California state government for the genocide of Native Americans approved and abetted upon statehood in the 19th century. He acknowledged the killing of at least 4,500 Native Californians between 1849 and 1870, describing it as genocide that needs to be recognized in history books.
June 2019: Medi-Cal eligibility expanded to undocumented young adults
In June 2019, Newsom passed a budget that expanded eligibility for Medi-Cal from solely undocumented minor children to undocumented young adults from ages 19 to 25.
September 2019: Veto of SB 1
In September 2019, Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 1, which would have preserved environmental protections at the state level that were set to roll back nationally under the Trump administration's environmental policy.
November 2019: Moratorium on hydraulic fracturing
In November 2019, Gavin Newsom imposed a moratorium on approval of new hydraulic fracturing and steam-injected oil drilling in the state until the permits for those projects could be reviewed by an independent panel of scientists.
November 2019: Pardons to avoid deportation
In November 2019, Gavin Newsom pardoned three men who were attempting to avoid being deported to Cambodia or Vietnam.
December 2019: Parole for Cambodian refugee
In December 2019, Gavin Newsom granted parole to a Cambodian refugee who had been held in a California prison due to a murder case, though he was turned over to federal agents for possible deportation upon release.
2019: Newsom's Veto Rate
From 2019 to 2021, Newsom vetoed 12.7% of the bills the legislature passed on average. Newsom's vetoes have included bills to allow ranked-choice voting, require an ethnic studies class as a high school graduation requirement, and reduce penalties for jaywalking.
2019: Attendance to UN Climate Action Summit
In 2019, Gavin Newsom attended the UN Climate Action Summit, where he spoke of California as a climate leader.
2019: Became Governor of California
In 2019, Gavin Newsom became the 40th governor of California.
2019: Newsom calls for nationwide background checks on ammunition purchases
In 2019, in response to the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Newsom called for nationwide background checks on people purchasing ammunition. Later that year, he responded to the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting by expressing his support for the Second Amendment and advocating for national cooperation in controlling "weapons of goddamned mass destruction".
February 2020: Lawsuit over environmental rollbacks
In February 2020, Gavin Newsom's administration sued federal agencies over the rollbacks to protect imperiled fish in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta in 2019.
March 4, 2020: State of emergency declared for COVID-19
On March 4, 2020, Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency after the first COVID-19 death in California, aiming to prepare for and contain the virus's spread, allowing agencies to procure resources and prioritize policies for the homeless population.
March 22, 2020: State of emergency declared for wildfires
On March 22, 2020, Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in preparation for the 2020 wildfire season due to a mass die-off of trees throughout California.
August 2020: Address to Democratic National Convention
In August 2020, Gavin Newsom addressed the 2020 Democratic National Convention, mentioning climate change and the wildfires prevalent in California at the time.
September 2020: High approval rating
In September 2020, Gavin Newsom had a 64% approval rating.
September 2020: Bill on transgender inmates signed into law
In September 2020, Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill allowing California transgender inmates to be placed in prisons that correspond with their gender identity, which led to a lawsuit claiming the bill created an unsafe environment for women.
September 23, 2020: Executive order to phase out gasoline vehicles
On September 23, 2020, Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to phase out sales of gasoline-powered vehicles and require all new passenger vehicles sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035.
2020: Newsom uses larger than normal number of executive orders
In 2020, Newsom used a larger than normal number of executive orders during the legislative session.
2020: Appointments after Harris election
In 2020, after Kamala Harris was elected vice president, Gavin Newsom appointed Alex Padilla as California's junior U.S. senator, Shirley Weber as Secretary of State, and Rob Bonta as Attorney General.
February 2021: Julie Su appointed deputy secretary of labor
In February 2021, President Joe Biden appointed Julie Su, a Newsom appointee who oversaw the state's unemployment system, as deputy secretary of labor.
April 2021: Commitment to end gas lease sales
In April 2021, Gavin Newsom committed to ending the sale of gas leases by 2024 and ending oil extraction by 2045.
June 10, 2021: Newsom criticizes Judge Benitez after striking down assault weapon ban
On June 10, 2021, Newsom called federal Judge Roger Benitez "a stone cold ideologue" and "a wholly owned subsidiary of the gun lobby of the National Rifle Association" after Benitez struck down California's statewide ban on assault weapons. Newsom proposed legislation that would empower private citizens to enforce the ban.
September 14, 2021: Recall Election Outcome
On September 14, 2021, the recall election was held, and only 38% voted to recall Newsom, allowing him to remain in office.
September 2021: Police reform legislation signed
In September 2021, Gavin Newsom signed legislation raising the minimum age to become a police officer to 21, restricting the use of tear gas, banning the employment of officers after misconduct, and requiring officers to intervene when witnessing excessive force.
October 2021: Proposal for fossil fuel buffer
In October 2021, Gavin Newsom proposed a 3,200-foot (980 m) buffer between new fossil fuel extraction sites and densely populated areas.
December 2021: Newsom announces intention to make California a "sanctuary" for abortion
In December 2021, Newsom announced his intention to make California a "sanctuary" for abortion, which included possibly paying for procedures, travel, and lodging for out-of-state abortion seekers, if the procedure is banned in Republican-led states.
2021: Newsom's Veto Rate
From 2019 to 2021, Newsom vetoed 12.7% of the bills the legislature passed on average. Newsom's vetoes have included bills to allow ranked-choice voting, require an ethnic studies class as a high school graduation requirement, and reduce penalties for jaywalking.
2021: Ballmer's wife, Connie Ballmer donated $1 million to Newsom campaign
In 2021, Connie Ballmer, wife of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, donated $1 million to the Newsom campaign. In September 2024, Newsom signed AB 3206 into law, which creates an exception to the state's alcohol law for Intuit Dome, owned by Steve Ballmer. This led to criticism of the bill for benefiting a major donor.
2021: Newsom signs bills into law that made zoning regulations for housing less restrictive
In 2021, Newsom signed a pair of bills into law that made zoning regulations for housing less restrictive, allowing construction of duplexes and fourplexes in lots that were previously zoned exclusively for single-family homes. Newsom also signed a bill which expedites the environmental review process for new multifamily developments worth at least $15,000,000.
2021: Medi-Cal eligibility expanded to undocumented residents over age 50
In 2021, Newsom signed legislation expanding Medi-Cal eligibility to undocumented residents over age 50.
2021: Newsom Cites Recall as Reason for Not Running for President in 2024
In September 2022, Gavin Newsom cited his "vulnerable" 2021 recall as a reason why he would not run for president in 2024, indicating that the recall experience had influenced his decision.
January 13, 2022: Newsom denied parole to Sirhan Sirhan
On January 13, 2022, Gavin Newsom denied parole to Sirhan Sirhan, Robert F. Kennedy's assassin, after he had been recommended for parole.
January 2022: Dismantling of death row
In January 2022, Gavin Newsom directed the state to begin dismantling its death row in San Quentin and transform it into a "space for rehabilitation programs".
March 2022: Newsom signs bill requiring private health insurance to cover abortion procedures
In March 2022, Newsom signed a bill requiring private health insurance plans in the state to fully cover abortion procedures by eliminating associated co-pays and deductibles and increasing insurance premiums.
June 30, 2022: Newsom signs $307.9 billion state budget expanding Medi-Cal
On June 30, 2022, Newsom signed a $307.9 billion state budget that "pledges to make all low-income adults eligible for the state's Medicaid program by 2024 regardless of their immigration status." This budget would make California the first U.S. state to guarantee healthcare to all low-income illegal immigrants, at a cost of $2.7 billion per year.
July 6, 2022: Newsom establishes Office of Health Care Affordability
On July 6, 2022, Newsom signed Senate Bill 184, which established the Office of Health Care Affordability, with the stated goal to "develop data-informed policies and enforceable cost targets, with the ultimate goal of containing health care costs."
September 2022: Newsom Makes California a Sanctuary State for Transgender Youth
In September 2022, Gavin Newsom made California the first sanctuary state for transgender youth and issued a fine of $1.5 million to a school district for rejecting a curriculum including a biography of Harvey Milk. He also vetoed bills related to judges considering a parent's affirmation of a child's gender identity in custody battles and mandated insurance coverage for gender-affirming care.
September 2022: Newsom proposes windfall profits tax on oil companies
In September 2022, Gavin Newsom proposed a windfall profits tax and penalty for oil companies, attributing high gas prices in California (exceeding $6 per gallon) to corporate greed and price gouging.
September 2022: Newsom Says He Will Not Run for President in 2024
In September 2022, Gavin Newsom stated that he would not run for president in 2024, citing his "vulnerable" 2021 recall, seemingly putting an end to immediate speculation about his presidential ambitions.
2022: Newsom re-elected as governor
In 2022, Gavin Newsom was elected to a second term as governor, defeating Republican state senator Brian Dahle with 59.2% of the vote.
2022: Newsom signs 39 bills to address housing crisis
In 2022, Newsom signed 39 bills into law intended to address California's housing crisis, including reforms to land use and parking requirements.
2022: Newsom declares NIMBYism is destroying the state
Newsom opposes NIMBY (not-in-my-back-yard) sentiment, declaring in 2022 that "NIMBYism is destroying the state".
February 2023: Newsom organizes Reproductive Freedom Alliance
In February 2023, Newsom organized the Reproductive Freedom Alliance of state governors supportive of abortion and reproductive rights.
March 2023: Newsom cuts ties with Walgreens over abortion pill policy
In March 2023, after Walgreens announced it would refuse to dispense abortion pills where illegal, Newsom declared that California would cease doing business with Walgreens. He cited Walgreens giving in to "right-wing bullies" and indicated he wanted to cancel their $54 million contract with the state prison system. Walgreens also receives $1.5 billion for filling prescriptions for California's Medi-Cal program.
March 28, 2023: Newsom signs law authorizing California Energy Commission to penalize oil companies
On March 28, 2023, Gavin Newsom signed a law granting the California Energy Commission the authority to establish a profit threshold, above which oil companies would face financial penalties. The law also mandates that petroleum companies disclose additional profit data to state regulators and establishes a new oversight division within the California Energy Commission to investigate price gouging within the gasoline industry.
April 2023: The Hill Publishes Article Discussing Inevitability of Newsom Presidential Run
In April 2023, an article published in The Hill by journalist Sharon Udasin discussed the inevitability of a Gavin Newsom presidential run, highlighting the ongoing speculation and anticipation surrounding Newsom's potential candidacy.
April 25, 2023: Newsom Endorses Biden's Reelection Campaign
On April 25, 2023, Gavin Newsom endorsed President Biden's reelection campaign, publicly supporting Biden's candidacy and signaling his commitment to the Democratic party's established leadership.
May 2023: Schwarzenegger Says Newsom Would Someday Run for President
In May 2023, Schwarzenegger stated that it was a "no-brainer" that Gavin Newsom would someday run for president, fueling speculation about Newsom's future political ambitions.
June 8, 2023: Newsom Proposes 28th Amendment to U.S. Constitution for Gun Control
On June 8, 2023, Newsom proposed a 28th amendment to the U.S. Constitution to raise the age to buy firearms to 21, institute universal background checks for gun purchases, mandate waiting periods, and ban assault weapons for civilians. The proposal was met with criticism due to the advocated method potentially allowing a complete rewrite of the Constitution.
June 2023: Poll Shows California Voters Want Newsom to Enter 2024 Presidential Election
According to a June 2023 poll by NewsNation, 22% of California voters wanted Gavin Newsom to enter the 2024 presidential election.
June 2023: Newsom Proclaims LGBTQ+ Pride Month in California
In June 2023, Gavin Newsom proclaimed June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in California, demonstrating his support for the LGBTQ+ community.
September 2023: Appointment of Laphonza Butler to the U.S. Senate
In September 2023, after the death of Dianne Feinstein, Gavin Newsom appointed Laphonza Butler to the U.S. Senate, fulfilling his promise to appoint a Black woman to the seat.
October 2023: Newsom vetoes bill to cap co-pays for diabetic insulin at $35
In October 2023, Newsom vetoed a bill to cap co-pays for diabetic insulin at $35.
October 2023: Newsom Vetoes Bills Aimed at Expanding Access to Housing Assistance
In October 2023, Newsom vetoed several bills aimed at expanding access to housing assistance. One was a bill to repurpose unused state-owned land for affordable housing. Another would have expanded the number of people who qualify for state housing assistance. A third would have mandated that Medi-Cal cover the cost of housing assistance.
2023: Newsom Launches Campaign for Democracy PAC
In 2023, Gavin Newsom launched Campaign for Democracy, a PAC to take on "authoritarian leaders" in the U.S. This PAC is thought to be a starting point for a possible 2028 presidential bid.
February 2024: Newsom pushed for exemption for businesses that bake and sell bread in AB 1228
In February 2024, it was reported that Newsom advocated for an exemption in AB 1228 (a bill raising the minimum wage for fast food workers) for businesses that bake and sell bread. The exemption benefited 24 Panera Bread bakery-cafes owned by Greg Flynn, who had donated to Newsom's campaigns. This led to calls for an investigation.
July 2024: Campaign for Democracy Raises $24 Million
As of July 2024, Gavin Newsom's Campaign for Democracy has raised $24 million for direct contributions to candidates and other spending. The group is not subject to contribution limits, but it can coordinate with Newsom as long as he is not a candidate for federal office.
July 2024: Newsom Launches Politickin' Podcast and Endorses Kamala Harris
In July 2024, Gavin Newsom launched a podcast called Politickin', co-hosted by Marshawn Lynch and Doug Hendrickson. After Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race that month, Newsom endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, signaling his support for her candidacy.
September 2024: Newsom signs bill providing alcohol law exception for Intuit Dome
In September 2024, Newsom signed AB 3206 into law, which creates an exception to the state's alcohol law for Intuit Dome, owned by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Ballmer's wife, Connie Ballmer, had donated to Newsom's campaign in 2021, leading to criticism of the bill for benefiting a major donor.
October 2024: Newsom Signs California Racial Mascots Act
In October 2024, Gavin Newsom signed AB 3074, the "California Racial Mascots Act", which bans derogatory Native American mascots and team names at K-12 schools. Schools run by recognized Native American tribes are exempt.
2024: Low-income adults eligible for Medi-Cal regardless of immigration status
According to the $307.9 billion state budget signed in June 30, 2022, By 2024, all low-income adults are eligible for the state's Medicaid program regardless of their immigration status. This budget would make California the first U.S. state to guarantee healthcare to all low-income illegal immigrants, at a cost of $2.7 billion per year.
2024: Planned end of gas lease sales
By 2024, Gavin Newsom committed to ending the sale of gas leases.
2024: Newsom Informs White House Staff He Will Not Challenge Biden
In 2024, after his 2022 reelection, Gavin Newsom informed White House staff that he would not challenge President Biden in the Democratic primaries, reaffirming his commitment to supporting Biden's reelection bid.
2028: Campaign for Democracy PAC Considered a Starting Point for Newsom Presidential Bid
In 2023, Gavin Newsom launched Campaign for Democracy, a PAC to take on "authoritarian leaders" in the U.S. This is considered a starting point for a possible 2028 presidential bid.
2028: Newsom Adjusts Political Approach for Potential 2028 Presidential Campaign
In anticipation of a potential 2028 presidential campaign, Gavin Newsom has adjusted his political approach to appeal to a broader electorate. A key shift in his strategy has been his engagement with conservative voices, including hosting figures like Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon on his podcast, This is Gavin Newsom.
2035: All new passenger vehicles sold must be zero-emission
By 2035, all new passenger vehicles sold in the state must be zero-emission according to the executive order signed by Newsom.
2045: Planned end of oil extraction
By 2045, Gavin Newsom committed to ending oil extraction.
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